Serra lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. Their rough 15-3 defeat to the Loyola Cubs might stick with them for a while. Serra was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Loyola apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2021.
For Loyola's part, Nate Stern looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Tyler Page relieved him and did a solid job, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Augie Lopez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Davis Bender, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Serra has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Loyola, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-9-1.
Serra will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Peninsula at 3:15 p.m. As for Loyola, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cathedral at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Loyola is facing Cathedral at the right time seeing as Cathedral is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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